Other and unspecified superficial injury of fingers without mention of infection

This code signifies a minor, non-infectious injury affecting the superficial layers of the fingers, such as a contusion, abrasion, or blister. It specifically excludes open wounds, fractures, or injuries involving deeper structures like tendons or nerves. The injury is limited to the skin and subcutaneous tissue.

Use this code for documented superficial finger injuries where the specific type of injury (e.g., abrasion, contusion) is not detailed, or when the documentation broadly states "superficial injury" without further specificity. It is appropriate when there is no mention of an open wound, foreign body, or infection.

• Do not use if an open wound, fracture, or dislocation of the finger is documented; choose a more specific code.
• Ensure documentation explicitly states "superficial" or describes an injury limited to the skin, and confirms the absence of infection.
• If the specific type of superficial injury (e.g., abrasion, blister, contusion) is known, a more precise ICD-9-CM code should be selected.